2002 Ford Focus SVT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 19%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,232miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 19% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,232 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car periodicualy looses all power to dash baterry everything completly I've replace battery altinator cluster light it seems if I use my light it happens more or anytime I stop or slow dow it stalls and will not start without a jump then it will be great again sometimes for a day sometes a week it s very irradicul and throtle gets stuck reving up high then other tests idles way too low and does”
NHTSA complaint #11118189, filed 2018-08, 135,000 miles“Noticed that my dash board high beam for my headlights was staying on. Took to wheel works and they told me its the wiring harness for my headlights. They told me it is melting and need to take to the dealer. I bought my car brand new and paid cash for it with extras added on to it. I have had multiple problems with this car and I get no help. I need to know if this has been on a recall. I am on a very limited income and cannot afford this to come out of my pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10484670, filed 2012-11, 35,000 miles“Horn failure after driving through normal rain (no submersion) on roadways. Has occurred on multiple occasions and horn assemblies have been replaced. Heat shield on catalytic convertor fell off due to corrosion near mounting bolt holes.”
NHTSA complaint #10055209, filed 2004-01, 23,104 miles“Horn failure after driving through normal rain (no submersion) on roadways. Has occurred on mulitple occasions and horn assemblies have been replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10055208, filed 2004-01, 17,359 miles“1. Most rain or snow (wet condition) driving causes partial or complete failures of horns 2. If car is drive in wet or snow conditions, the horns fail. This is a partial failure where horn are barely audible, or in heavy wet and cold ( freezing conditions) horns fail completely. In all cases to date, over time,( usually weeks ) horn returns to normal function during dry/and warm up periods. Do date no consequences. (3) Ford dealership has replaced horns 2 times (there is a Ford service bulletin) however, has not changed the condition, it continues. Old part kept by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10140312, filed 2005-10, 3,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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